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Mixed Weekend For Midlands Sides In Both Codes

Monday, 23 February 2026 08:11

Westmeath were the only midlands side to win games in hurling and football.

There were wins and defeats for midlands sides across the two codes over the weekend.

In Divison Three of the National Football League, Westmeath edged closer to promotion with a 1-26 to 2-11 win at home to Fermanagh.

Luke Loughlin finished with 1-4, while Brian Cooney came away with 0-7.

Laois suffered late defeat away to Clare, with the game ending 0-24 to 2-15.

In Division Two, Offaly suffered their heaviest defeat of the season, as Derry emerged victorious on a final scoreline of 2-25 to 0-8.

Offaly are still waiting for their first points of the campaign.

In the National Hurling League, Offaly were beaten by Galway in Birr in Division 1A, with the game finishing 2-23 to 0-18.

Meanwhile, in Division Two Laois secured a 1-18 to 1-17 win over Kerry.

The moves them closer to promotion back to Division 1B.

And finally, Westmeath kept up their unbeaten start with a 3-22 to 0-20 win away to London.

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